10% of Jobs in 2024 Have New Titles: LinkedIn’s Work Change Report Reveals Workplaces Embrace Rapid Transformation

October 30, 2024, India — LinkedIn’s Work Change Snapshot highlights a rapid shift in global workplaces, with 10% of roles created in 2024 featuring titles that didn’t exist in 2000.

Positions like Sustainability Manager, AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Social Media Manager, and Customer Success Manager have become increasingly vital. As businesses adapt to post-pandemic trends, new technology, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, workplaces are seeing accelerated change, with 82% of Indian business leaders reporting an increase in transformation speed.

Key Insights from LinkedIn’s Work Change Snapshot

Insight	Percentage
Indian Leaders Reporting Faster Workplace Change	82%
Indian Leaders Prioritizing AI Adoption by 2025	70%
HR Professionals Feeling Increased Expectations	69%

AI Adoption and Skill Building: The Top Priority for 2025

Generative AI is set to reshape workplaces globally, with 9 in 10 Indian business leaders seeing its potential to benefit their teams. Additionally, employees skilled in Generative AI are 20 times more likely to develop critical soft skills, such as networking, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Reflecting these needs, LinkedIn’s top five Learning courses in India focus on essential soft skills, underscoring a shift toward adaptability and resilience.

Ruchee Anand, LinkedIn Talent Solutions Head, India, remarked, “AI is reshaping the workplace like never before. As we approach 2025, prioritizing AI and skill development is crucial for resilient, innovative teams prepared for the future of work.”

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LinkedIn Unveils New AI-Powered HR Tools to Support Workplace Transformation

With HR roles now integral to navigating workplace changes, LinkedIn has launched several AI-driven tools to empower HR professionals and improve operational efficiency.

Tool	Description
Hiring Assistant	An AI-powered agent designed to handle repetitive recruiting tasks, allowing recruiters to focus on strategy and engagement. Available to select recruiters globally, it learns user preferences through continuous feedback.
AI Coaching in LinkedIn Learning	Provides interactive scenarios for users to practice interpersonal skills like delivering performance reviews and feedback. Initially available in LinkedIn Learning Hub accounts, it expands in 2025 to include global language support.
Expanded AI Course Library	LinkedIn Learning now offers 1,000+ AI courses, including free professional certificates for HR leaders through year-end, enhancing skill accessibility in AI-focused fields.

With AI at the forefront, LinkedIn is positioned to support a future-ready workforce by enabling HR professionals to focus on their most strategic tasks and helping individuals build relevant skills.

Published date : 01 Nov 2024 10:23AM